Lauren

I have competed in the South African champs for the showjumping section of the pentathlon and received my colours for equestrian in high school.

I got a bachelors pass from high school. I then went on to university to study teaching and I am now doing a design course online this year.

Manger of the yard, overseeing all horses and staff Overseeing nutrition, ordering all supplies needed Training and schooling all horses, including backing and starting youngsters General care and grooming of horses All yard duties

I have owned and ridden horses since I was five years old. During this time I have trained, ridden, and cared for many horses. At the end of 2019, I had to retire my horse at the time and in early 2020 I took over running and managing a yard. My duties at this job consisted of; managing and running the yard, ordering all supplies needed including hay, feed, and supplements. I organized all vet and farrier visits and administered any medications needed. My role included general care for the horses, i.e. grooming, clipping, trimming, bandaging as well as equine first aid. All general yard work included mucking out, feeding, taking to and from paddocks, and turning them out. I also exercised and trained all horses, this included lunging, schooling, and starting youngsters. During this time I also needed to communicate and work with clients &liveries, teaching lessons, and taking clients on outrides.

I am a passionate young lady who takes pride in her work. Animals are my passion in life and I truly believe you can judge a person's character by how they treat animals. I have learnt that time management and organisational skills are key to any success.

I am a friendly team player who is not afraid to go the extra mile to get the job done. I am looking forward to returning home after completing my schooling career in South Africa to further my experience and add value.

I have ridden for over 16 years and during this time have ridden many different horses. This includes competing ponies in the jumping circuit and schooling them for resale. I have also retrained two thoroughbreds off the track. I have backed and started youngsters, teaching them the basics. I have experience in lunging and in groundwork with horses. I have also successfully competed up to 1.10m showjumping and 1m eventing.

I have successfully competed up to 1m eventing and attended KZN champs at Shongweni club and I have Competed up to 1.10m in showjumping attending both KZN and South African champs.